Abstract: A method for wet processing of hemp fibers for commercial use is provided. The method includes steps of loading raw hemp fibers with water into a vessel and heating the contents of the vessel. The method also includes the addition of a sequence of certain chemical compounds, which include a scouring agent, a wetting agent, a caustic compound, an acidic compound, a lubricant, and a softening agent. The water may be heated to boiling during the process to aid in opening up the fibers during processing. Peroxide is not utilized in the process. The process produces commercially viable quantities of hemp fibers that are soft, clean, and easily spinnable while maintaining fiber burst strength.

Abstract: One example includes a flux switch system. The system includes an input stage configured to provide an interrogation pulse. The system also includes a plurality of flux loops configured to receive an input current. Each of the flux loops includes a Josephson junction configured to trigger to generate an output pulse in response to a first polarity of the input current and to not trigger to generate no output pulse in response to a second polarity of the input current opposite the first polarity. The system further includes an output stage configured to propagate the output pulse to an output of the flux switch system.

Abstract: One example includes a flux switch system. The system includes an input stage configured to provide an interrogation pulse. The system also includes a plurality of flux loops configured to receive an input current. Each of the flux loops includes a Josephson junction configured to trigger to generate an output pulse in response to a first polarity of the input current and to not trigger to generate no output pulse in response to a second polarity of the input current opposite the first polarity. The system further includes an output stage configured to propagate the output pulse to an output of the flux switch system.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to arthroscopic visualization systems and methods. The visualization system can include a camera with a fluid inflow path, wherein a proximal end of the camera is configured to fluidly connect a fluid reservoir to the fluid inflow path. The system can also include a cannula with a lumen, wherein the lumen is configured to be fluidly connected to the fluid inflow path at a distal end of the camera. In addition, the system can also include a scope, wherein the scope is configured to be connected to the distal end of the camera and a portion of the scope is configured to be inserted into the lumen of the cannula.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds of formula (I): Formula (I) compositions comprising such compounds; the use of such compounds in therapy; and methods of treating patients with such compounds; wherein A, Y, n, R1, R2A, R2B, R3 and *1 are as defined herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for computer-aided real estate appraisal using homeowner-directed videography via a personal computer device. The methods include an app on the homeowner device that provides directed videographic-based appraisal through the home. Captured video is then sent to a server for post-processing and analysis, followed by a professional appraisal and issuance of an appraisal report. Various features may modify the videographic data to remove irrelevant data that could bias the appraisal (such as personal information about the seller) and identify data relevant to the appraisal that might otherwise be overlooked. Machine learning models may be used to assess and determine the current state of the property based on the videographic data.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lubricating engine oil composition for use in down-sized boosted engines comprising a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one silane-containing compound. Also disclosed is a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine, and the use of at least one silane-containing compound in a lubricating engine oil composition for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine.

Abstract: An auto exposure method for a spatially-multiplexed-exposure (SME) high-dynamic-range (HDR) image sensor includes (a) retrieving raw image data from an exposure of the spatially-multiplexed-exposure high-dynamic-range image sensor, (b) preprocessing long-exposure pixel values and short-exposure pixel values of the raw image data to remove therefrom long-exposure pixel values and short-exposure pixel values failing to meet one or more quality requirements, (c) synthesizing, into an high-dynamic-range histogram, the long-exposure pixel values remaining after the step of preprocessing and the short-exposure pixel values remaining after the step of preprocessing, (d) deriving a goodness metric from the high-dynamic-range histogram, (e) adjusting at least one of the long exposure time and the short exposure time, based at least in part upon the goodness metric, and (f) outputting the at least one of the long exposure time and the short exposure time, as adjusted, to the spatially-multiplexed-exposure high-dynamic-

Abstract: There is provided a custom display for high resolution 4k and greater art, video, and digital displays in several different capacities and monitor configurations. This is controlled via an app that can reside on smart phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. Dependent on the monitor configuration and content we can display this in over 4k quality for an unparalleled user experience.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a lubricating oil composition comprising: a major amount of an oil of lubricating viscosity, one or more detergents comprising at least one alkylhydroxybenzoate compound, and an ashless sulfur compound. Also provided is a method of lubricating an engine with said lubricating oil composition.

Abstract: A power operated scribe saw including a head assembly affixed to a handle assembly. The head assembly includes a frame body, a drive train and a cutting blade. The drive train includes a worm driveshaft and worm rotating about a longitudinal axis of rotation and a blade driveshaft and worm gear rotating about a transverse axis of rotation, the cutting blade rotating with the blade driveshaft. The frame body includes a longitudinal throughbore and a transversely extending recess extending into a first side wall, the throughbore including a seating surface. A worm driveshaft support assembly supports the worm driveshaft for rotation and includes a first bearing engaging the worm drive shaft between the distal end of the worm driveshaft and the worm and a second bearing on the seating surface of the throughbore and engaging the worm drive shaft between the proximal end of the driveshaft and the worm.

Abstract: A method is provided to produce dies for a wafer reconstitution. The method comprises steps of inspecting an epitaxial wafer to detect one or more defects, overlaying a dicing scheme on the epitaxial wafer with the detected defects, classifying the dies in the dicing scheme as good dies or bad dies, and dicing the good dies and transferring the good dies onto a carrier wafer or a target wafer to wafer reconstitution.

Abstract: A trigger mechanism for a firearm comprises a connector adapted to be pivotally connected to a firearm receiver, a trigger pivotally connected to the connector, and a trigger bar pivotally connected to the connector. The trigger and trigger bar are configured such that the trigger engages the trigger bar to block the connector from pivoting until the trigger is depressed rearwardly. The connector is permitted to pivot once the trigger is fully depressed rearwardly such that the trigger is not engaged with the trigger bar, whereupon pivotal motion of the connector drives the trigger bar rearwardly to release a striker of the firearm to fire the firearm.

Abstract: The current disclosure provides binding polypeptides (e.g., antibodies), and effector moiety conjugates thereof (e.g., antibody-drug conjugates or ADCs), comprising a site-specifically engineered drug-glycan linkage within native or engineered glycans of the binding polypeptide. The current disclosure also provides nucleic acids encoding the antigen-binding polypeptides, recombinant expression vectors and host cells for making such antigen-binding polypeptides. Methods of using the antigen-binding polypeptides disclosed herein to treat disease are also provided.

Abstract: Techniques for concurrent node startup are provided. A first startup instruction is received by a first node of a plurality of nodes, and the first node enters an initial startup state. The first node further transmits a first ping to the plurality of nodes, and determines, based on the first ping, that none of the plurality of nodes are in an active state or in a secondary startup state. Upon determining that no additional pings have been received, the first node enters the secondary startup state. Finally, the first node enters the active state, where the first node enters the active state as an initial node in a new cluster.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are methods, systems, and machine readable mediums for online competitive payment bidding and route selection. A payment route matching and selection service may be a network accessible computer based service which allows banks to submit payment requests that are bid on by banks that wish to handle the payment, or part of the payment. Payment requests may specify one or more desired payment properties (such as cost, speed, and the like). Bids may specify offered payment properties (e.g., cost, speed, and the like). The payment route matching and selection service may then attempt to find a payment route (including zero or more payment legs) that most closely (relative to the other routes) matches the desired payment properties of the payment request based upon the offered payment properties of the submitted bids.

Abstract: An auto exposure method for an image sensor includes (a) evaluating variance, for each of a plurality of histograms of the pixel values from a respective plurality of individual exposures of the image sensor at respective exposure 5 time settings, of contribution from individual bins of the histogram to total entropy of the histogram, to determine an optimal exposure time for the image sensor corresponding to a minimum value of the variance, and (b) outputting the optimal exposure time to the image sensor.

Abstract: A computerized system for transacting the purchase and sale of consumer motor fuels between motor fuel merchants and retail consumers through software on a mobile or desktop connected device for periods in the future through the simultaneous execution of multi-party, multi-layered contingent transactions and pricing algorithms to ensure that all inter-related motor fuel merchant transactions are simultaneously transacted upon a retail consumer purchase execution. Motor fuels include refined products such as gasoline and diesel fuel, renewable fuels (e.g. ethanol, biodiesel), natural gas (including liquefied natural gas), jet fuel and electricity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device which charges and cleans a personal wearable device. The device includes a wireless charging circuit disposed within the device, and an ultraviolet light source disposed within the device. Further disclosed is a system which includes a device and a personal wearable device. The device includes a charging unit including wireless charging circuitry, and a cleaning unit including at least one ultraviolet light source; and a personal wearable device.

Abstract: An electronic personal wearable device is disclosed which includes a processor, a transceiver, and a wearing sensor which indicates that the electronic personal wearable device is worn by the user when the electronic personal wearable device is worn by the user. A system includes the electronic personal wearable device and a personal electronic device. The electronic personal wearable device may, in at least one implementation, be an orthodontic retainer.